Learn more about the informative new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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